Final answer:
To convert 5 inches to millimeters, first multiply 5 by 2.54 to convert to centimeters, then multiply the result by 10 to convert to millimeters. The final answer is 127 millimeters.
Step-by-step explanation:
To convert 5 inches to millimeters, you will need to use two conversion factors. First, convert inches to centimeters using 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters. Then, convert centimeters to millimeters using 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters.
- Multiply 5 inches by 2.54 to get centimeters: 5 inches × 2.54 cm/inch = 12.7 centimeters.
- Multiply 12.7 centimeters by 10 to get millimeters: 12.7 centimeters × 10 mm/centimeter = 127 millimeters.
Therefore, 5 inches is equal to 127 millimeters when rounded to the nearest whole millimeter.